Hi I was diagnosed with lung cancer approximately 6years ago , I had right middle lobe removed and recovered from this but sadly on my year five scan the cancer returned ,as a result I had my right lung removed in April 2026 , medically I’m recovering well but have been suffering with anxiety and panic attacks especially during the heat wave as I felt I couldn’t breathe then the anxiety kicked in which made it all worse, I’m so glad the weather is cooling down.
I have been doing my exercises almost everyday which helps with my breathing, it’s all been such a lot to cope with but glad I didn’t need any further treatment, just scans every 3months for the first year then yearly scans . I do get breathless but it’s improving slowly. Can you share your experience with your experience.
Hi Tiger204
The heat wave that we had definitely affected my breathing. I think when we feel like we are struggling with breath, we do get anxious, which only makes the breathing harder. It’s a bit of a vicious circle. I do find that having a fan blow on my face does help when I am struggling with my breathing, I don’t know if you have tried that.
Do speak to your medical team about this, they may also be able able to help with the anxiety.
